By Pascal Ibe

Claim

A Facebook user, Yassar Suleiman, has posted trucks loaded with foodstuffs and claimed traders from the northern part of the country sent them to Igbo communities during the Christmas season.

Verdict

This claim is FALSE.
No credible news report corroborated this claim, and no Southeast resident confirmed that this was true.

Full Text

A Facebook user, Yassar Suleiman has claimed that the Northern traders sent over 70 trucks of foodstuffs to Igbo communities during the Christmas season.

In a Facebook post, the user attached four photos of trucks of foodstuffs and wrote, “Northern Traders Send 70 Trucks of Rice to Igbo Communities for Christmas

“In the spirit of Christmas and unity, Northern traders from Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, and Jos states have extended a generous hand to their Igbos brothers in the East. The traders, coming together under a collective cause, dispatched 70 trucks loaded with rice to support and celebrate with their Eastern counterparts during the festive season.

“This act of kindness emphasizes the importance of unity and mutual care across ethnic lines, showcasing the shared humanity that binds all Nigerians. According to sources, the rice was sent to various Eastern communities to help families enjoy a joyous Christmas celebration.

“The gesture has been widely praised, with many Nigerians on social media hailing the initiative as an example of the brotherhood and love the season represents. “This shows the power of unity and love among Nigerians despite our differences,” one commenter wrote.

“Such actions not only foster national unity but also highlight the spirit of sharing and generosity that defines Christmas. The traders expressed hope that this effort would inspire others to spread love and compassion across the country.

“Moral Lesson:
Acts of kindness and generosity strengthen bonds and build a more united and compassionate society.

The post generated over 1k reactions and many comments on Facebook.

Verification

First, no credible news organization anywhere reported that this was true after a thorough search by FACTWATCH Nigeria.

Also, no resident from the southeast confirmed that trucks of foodstuffs were sent to the Southeast.

Conclusion

This is a made-up claim which cannot be verified anywhere.